Hamas Endures in Gaza Despite Losing a Key Leader in Lebanon

Nearly three months into the conflict following Hamas’ unexpected attack across the border and Israel’s subsequent declaration of war, Israel is yet to achieve its objectives of subduing Hamas and rescuing approximately 129 hostages in Gaza.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reports that despite heavy bombardments turning entire neighborhoods in northern Gaza to ruins, several thousand Hamas militants remain active there. Intense combat continues in central Gaza and Khan Younis in the south, where, according to Israeli authorities, Hamas’ military framework remains largely undamaged.

Gallant recently proposed a personal strategy for a reduced-scale military operation in northern Gaza, along with a plan for the governance of Gaza post-war. This plan suggests Israel maintaining security oversight while an unspecified Palestinian entity manages daily administrative functions. However, it’s important to note that these are Gallant’s individual ideas and not the official